And that is the key to finding a good car for less $, just be sure to look at cars that are basically good but are not the highest option spec.

My 97 SL320 is a prime example of this as many think they _need_ a V8 500 or V12 600 .

While max acceleration is a bit slow until 3,500 RPM however, it is just fine in normal driving and pulls hills at 70 - 80 without running out of breath. The motor makes nice sounds when leaned on too.

The Porsche 914 is another example as some shun the 4 cyl 1.7 and 1.8 L cars opting for the 4 cyl 2.0. With most engines needing a rebuild at this point, it makes no sense to pay $$ for a 2.0 when a big bore 1.7 / 1.8 can more or less compete with the factory 2.0

Even worse is when someone is fixated on finding the 1,000 built 1974 " 2.0 LE " . For the most part, all of the cars optional details could have need had on a regular car when ordering it. The seats have gone to plaid on the LE cars but that can be replicated.

Performance of the 6 cyl 914 is completely different and worth holding out for an original or conversion for if you want such a thing.